dm2

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1. Byetta

   dm2 replied to markjrn's topic in Endocrine

   I am an RN, on Byetta since approved for use in USA. Good results with blood sugar control. Easy to use. Injecting myself was not an issueto me, but it really does not hurt: tiny little 30-31 g needle SQ. Pen is foolproof to dose At first the refrig...

2. Back pain="damaged goods?"

   dm2 replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

   hav had a "bad back" that acts up for several years , employer knows,and I still work in ED. Report it: take care of yourself! . By the way, the best thing I ever did for it was to finally see a spine doc for an evaluation. We discussed many options...

3. Forced to Orientate to ER

   dm2 replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

   You'll be surprised that the vast majority of ER patients are of a much more mundane variety than the patients you see on all the TV shows. And (beleive me when i say this) if you're already caring for unstable patients in ICU, the ER will be much l...

4. Forced to Orientate to ER

   dm2 replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

   Don't know alot of details but...... was recently told as of July 1, it was against JCAHO regulations to function in ED without ACLS current, not even for a shift. Our hospital is shuffling to get all current asap! Are you ACLS? If no, perhaps you ha...

5. What is the highest temperature you've had a patient at?

   dm2 replied to Nesher's topic in General Nursing

   108 rectal, also was an adult head bleed that joined the angels the next day.

6. ER violence

   dm2 replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

   wish i could quote a specific study, but after being a recent victim of assault in the ED setting, my review of online literature showed a majority of assaults were due to amphetamines and such drugs. Each of you has mentioned scenarios that are als...

7. Regional Anesthesia

   dm2 replied to sonessrna's topic in CRNA

   I know you are seeking info from your peers re this learning experience....... my reply has a different view, but please tolerate the digression...... I am an ER RN who has experience with an ortho who always does regional blocks. They are a godsend...

8. visual acuity testing

   dm2 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

   Snellen chart is easy to do yes there are denominators written to one side. (as I age, I must get closer to read that number after the pt gets thru!) Our ED allows missing 1 or 2 and we test each eye individually, then together. To be done on all e...

9. Co-pays in the ER

   dm2 replied to kaycee's topic in Emergency

   Correct: Emtala requires a medical screening exam by dr or otherwise denoted MSE officer, not delayed by money issues. If no delay is caused by that discussion: no problem exists. If all treatment areas are all full and patients have to wait anyway,...

10. Visitor Assaults ER RN

    dm2 replied to PalmettoRN's topic in Emergency

    call police and press charges. get emotional support for you. it is a big deal!

11. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    dm2 replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    as soon as you can, try to get into one of the ENA's trauma nursing core classes, and their pedi classes. It helps put alot together quick for assessment and required action. Enjoy your first year and know learning will go one every day!!! Don't be...

12. i have a chance to triage...

    dm2 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    a fantastic triage course is offerred by "Triage First " . search online. a company with good hearts, great skills and positive learning! Even as an ERer RN w/22 years and an love for triage, I came away inspired!

13. TV in the ED

    dm2 replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    we were hesitant about tv's with our rebuild several years ago...... but our fears were not supported. Really aren't a problem and we do run a busy ED. It works good for us. I would like headphones and music actually for pts! am not aware of anyone...

14. Owww! She bit me!

    dm2 replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    maybe I was slow once, but not again! LOL!!!!

15. Anyone starting NCTC ADN program next month?

    dm2 replied to nfsaldal's topic in Texas

    enjoy your training and happy adventure!